by Lavertyt | Nov 19, 2019 | Ethical Space, Resources
Throughout this year I have witnessed many images and stories in the media of empowered youth, and as a student of unwritten histories, I am well-aware that this is not a new development. The new element of this story for me however, is the engagement that I see from...
by Lavertyt | Oct 31, 2019 | Ethical Space, Resources
Fall sits in the West on the Medicine Wheel as do the moon, water and adulthood. One of the most beautiful and relevant gifts we have as educators is the world around us. Fortunately, land-based education is accessible to everyone and can be as easy as a mindful walk...
by Lavertyt | Nov 21, 2018 | Action, Ethical Space, Resources
Welcome to our second week together. As we move through fall I am reminded of my own land based understandings of this season. As Mother Earth readies herself for the coming winter we see the natural world lose its vibrancy and seemingly retreat from the harshness of...
by Lavertyt | Nov 13, 2018 | Ethical Space, Resources, Uncategorized
It has been my great honour to work and learn with Aunty Faye over the last 18 months. While we have known each other for a very long time, it has only been through sharing a space that we were able to reconnect deeply. Faye Maurice is a Michif knowledge keeper for...
by Lavertyt | Mar 7, 2018 | Ethical Space, Resources
“Studies suggest that over 70 per cent of Canadians have been exposed to at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, and that nearly 1 out of 10 Canadians may develop PTSD at some point in their lives” To be trauma-informed is to understand the ways in...
by Lavertyt | Dec 14, 2017 | Ethical Space, Resources
The question that I am asked most often in my day-to-day reality is; “How do I Indigenize my classroom?” Or “How do I engage Indigenous learners?” and the answer is deceivingly simple. The answer is relationship, kinship, and a student centered approach. So let’s...
